Dickey Betts In Ridgefield

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MICHAEL HAMAD

When Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident at only 24 years old, the band that carried his name was left without a leader, at the peak of its popularity. By all accounts, guitarist Dickey Betts stepped up, leading the Allman Brothers Band to even greater commercial heights by writing the country-rock classics "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica," songs that sketched the contours for all subsequent southern rock. True, that was a long time ago, and more recently the cantankerous musician parted ways with the Allmans on horrible terms. Still, Betts never stopped performing; he's touring now with son, guitarist Duane Betts, and some great players behind him. Betts and Great Southern return to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, March 8, with special guests Chris Berardo and the Desberados opening.

DICKEY BETTS & GREAT SOUTHERNperform on Saturday, March 8, at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $75. Information: ridgefieldplayhouse.org